Crostini with Black Olive Tapenade and Creamy Garlic Cheese

Toasted crusty bread topped with melted herbed cheese and a homemade smooth black olive and garlic tapenade.

Cook Time

10 mins

Produces

2 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

55
g

Soft White Cheese

mixed with herbs; plus extra for garnish

GrainsCereals

2
slices

White Crusty Bread

NutsSeeds

2
cloves

Garlic

1
1

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

30
ml

Olive Oil

for drizzling and blending

Vegetables

150
g

Black Olives

stones removed

Steps

Preheat the grill to a medium heat setting.
Brush bread slices with olive oil and toast in a frying pan until golden-brown.
Spread cheese onto the toast and grill for 1 to 2 minutes until melted.
Pulse olives, garlic, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor into a coarse paste.
Blend in more olive oil gradually until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.
Spread tapenade over the warm cheese toast and garnish with additional cheese.